If you are not at the stage where you are ready to own a 3D printer maybe you want to simple own one of the cool 3D printed items on sale. There are several websites which now offer both customized and ready-made 3D printed items. Of course there are magnificent products like 3D printed prosthetic limbs, 3D printed cars and 3D printed haute couture garments. But for the common man day to day items are also available. Websites to check out for 3D printed items are Amazon, Shapeways, 3DLT, Thingiverse, Layer by Layer, Etsy, eBay, Cuboyo and Threeding. Here are the most popular and readily available categories of 3D printed items on sale now. 

Toys

3D printed toys include "adorobots" unique cute robots, balls, action figures, specialized Duplo and Lego pieces, puzzles, spinning tops, mini cars and more. You can custom design your toy car and Toyze allows you to customize video game characters in 3D. 3D printed toys aren't just for kids. Novelty items for adults include the fast selling figure on Shapeways of "Twerking Einstein" a figures with the body of Miley Cyrus and the head of Albert Einstein. Another top seller is the miniature figure of actor Keanu Reeves. 

Jewelry

Jewelry was one of the first fields to catch on to 3D printing and it opened up a whole new world for creative imaginations. Everyone from novices to professional jewelry designers can have a go at creating 3D printed jewelry. The key is in the material used as it is possible to 3D print using different metals and plastics. 3D printed jewelry is often refined and delicate as the 3D printer can create minute detail that perhaps an artisan would have difficulty doing by hand.

Glasses Frames

Although the completely 3D printed glasses including lenses is still in its infancy 3D printed spectacle frames are a hot item online. Not only are they chic and unique but they can be custom made to fit you exactly. Eyeglasses frames can be an expensive item but with 3D printing the cost is minimal. The customer can scan his lenses and order replacements or design the frames on sites like eyewearkit.com. 

Statues and Art

The latest use of 3D printing in art has been with innovative sculptures and specifically nano-sculptures. One artist recently created a nano-sculpture smaller than a human hair. Interior designers are using 3D printing to create unique lamps and fixtures. ColorFabb's wood 3D printing filament was used to recreate 13th century wooden religious icons. Artist Megumi Igarashi has even created a 3D printable sculpture of a vagina. 

Smart Phone Cases

You can design your own Smart phone case using a range of templates. The cases turn out resilient and strong enough to protect your phone as well as being individual and unique. They cost approximately $20 not including postage. 

So you don't have to invest a fortune in order to own a 3D printed item. Just take a look at the top 3D printing sites and you'll find fun toys, unique jewelry, practical objects and innovative 3D printed art all at affordable prices.